Igc 2005 - One Week

Just a general thread to discuss anything related to the fact that IGC05 is coming up in T minus 7 days. One week everyone!!

For those that haven't registered yet, space is limited so don't wait!

For those not sure if they should go or not, how many more years can you afford to wait before you jumpstart the game or career of your dreams?

- rub elbows with indie developers including MaxGaming, 21-6, Chronic Logic, Reflexive, and countless more

- chat up the folks behind the engine: GarageGames programmers, artists, and designers

- make contacts at Microsoft Casual Games, PlayFirst, PopCap, Ageia, Oberon, TryMedia

- discuss marketing strategy with GameTunnel, Gamersinfo.net, IndieGamer, DIYGames

- learn about XBox 360 development, casual gaming, Mac devleopment, the future of physics, animation/lighting/shaders, effective marketing, MMO's, starting a studio, getting published, and of course Torque, Torque, Torque!

- get the first look at what your indie fellows are doing by playing a ton of sweet games and new tools exclusively available in the ShowOff center

What are you waiting for? Your game won't make itself, your career change won't happen on its own. IGC is a great way to get serious, and have some serious fun. Register today!

If you've already registered, then it's a long week ahead waiting to go, and even longer if you have something to show that you're mad-rushing to get done. ;)

For more information, see the the IGC website, or talk to anyone on here and they'll tell you the same thing. No hype, just a great conference. See you all there.